Leonardo Carrizo is a multimedia photojournalist and educator specializing in visual storytelling for publications, individuals, and organizations—including nonprofits and NGOs. Based in Columbus, Ohio, Leonardo teaches multimedia journalism, photojournalism, user experience design, and visual communication design at The Ohio State University.
In the summers, he serves as a Naturalist and Certified Photo Instructor with National Geographic and Lindblad Expeditions, combining his passion for photography with global exploration and education.
Leonardo holds dual master’s degrees in Visual Communication/Photojournalism from Ohio University and Spanish Literature and Culture from The Ohio State University, along with a bachelor’s in International Studies and Spanish Literature. His diverse client list includes National Geographic Student Expeditions, 614 Magazine, The Columbus Dispatch, Cardinal Health, and The Chronicle of Higher Education, among many others.